BMW R nineT marks 90 years of BMW Motorrad

New naked bike that harks back to the old days

This is BMW Motorrad's 90th anniversary present—to itself. Dubbed R nineT, this new motorcycle takes many cues from the legendary 1923 BMW R 32. Naked bikes are all about purity and simplicity, which is
exactly what the R nineT brings to the table.

Its 110-hp, 1,170cc boxer engine is air- and oil-cooled and it acts as a load-bearing member of R nineT's modular frame. In this case, the term "modular" refers to the separate front and rear sections, as
well as a removable pillion frame. If you're riding solo, the passenger seat can be swapped for an aluminum tail cover, which makes it look
more like a classic café racer.

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Like the original Ford Model T, you can have your BMW R nineT in any color you like, as long as it's black. One of the many accessories that can be
specified is a titanium Akrapovic exhaust, among a host of other genuine BMW Motorrad bits and pieces. If the R nineT is as good to ride as it is to look
at, we're itching to climb onto one. See it in action below: